Farakka Boatmen Strike: Ballarpur Boat Service Suspended Indefinitely, Passengers Suffer

• Boatmen at Ballarpur Ghat in Farakka, Murshidabad, have gone on an indefinite strike, suspending all boat services.
• The strike was called after a boatman was allegedly framed in a false case, leading to widespread protest.
• Workers accuse the current contractor of severe mistreatment, mental harassment, and withholding salaries.
• Mahbub Alam Majhi stated the protest will continue until the false case is withdrawn and withheld salaries are paid.
• Murshidabad Zilla Parishad officials are aware of the situation and are working to resolve it quickly for passengers.